Super Size Me

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We recently watched this film in health class. It's written by Morgan Spurlock, a New Yorker who decides to see what would happen if we went on a McDiet for 30 days. Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.



I have to say that it's very interesting and really makes you think twice about eating this crap ever again...



Has anyone else seen it? What are your thoughts on the movie? Do you think that the release of this film is what caused McDonald's to remove their 'Super Size' options from the menu?



Moreover, do you feel that fast food is responsible for the majority of obese people today?

 

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I saw that a long time ago when I was in the 10th grade.



I suppose it is a reason why people are obese.

 

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I saw it when it came out on dvd. Pretty interesting / well made documentary.

 

[Jazzy]

Has anyone else seen it? What are your thoughts on the movie? Do you think that the release of this film is what caused McDonald's to remove their 'Super Size' options from the menu?



Moreover, do you feel that fast food is responsible for the majority of obese people today?

I will try to answer your questions in the order of which you have asked them.



1. Yes. I saw the documentary.



2. It was a well done documentary done by an Independant Filmmaker



3. Did the documentary cause McDonalds to remove their super size options from the menu: In the DVD release of the movie, a short epilogue was added about McDonald's discontinuation of the Super Size option six weeks after the movie's premiere, as well as its recent emphasis on healthier menu items such as salads, and the release of the new adult happy meal. However, it is shown that the salads can contain even more calories than hamburgers, if the customer adds liberal amounts of cheese and dressing onto them prior to consumption. It is claimed by McDonald's that these changes had nothing to do with the film. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Size_Me



4. Moreover, do you feel that fast food is responsible for the majority of obese people today? My answer is while it can contribute to obesity is is not fully responsible for the majority of obese people today. Many factors weigh into why there are obese people today. You need to consider medical reasons, lack of exercise, certain medications (that cause weight gain) lack of self esteem, and depression. Bottom line (IMO) you cannot blame obesity on fast food alone.